US Bridges

Mountain View RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 20 Ft N JCT Via Linda · Structure no. 08792

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain View RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mountain View RD over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,710 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain View RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location20 Ft N JCT Via Linda
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5741, -111.8648
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2020)
Projected traffic6,710 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain View RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain View RD over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does Mountain View RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mountain View RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mountain View RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.